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Established in 2011, TheOtherTour has evolved from offering alternative city tours in Istanbul to becoming a trusted travel agency that provides top-quality services and curated travel experiences throughout Turkey.
With 15 years of experience exploring the nooks and crannies of Istanbul, we delight ourselves in sharing the city's hidden gems, from underground art scenes to music schools and various intimate spaces. The focus is not just on showing you the sights but also on introducing you to the city's heartbeat, its people, and its unsung tales.
We have tested and curated the best of what Turkey has to offer—be it boutique hotels, unique experiences, or cultural journeys. The company is committed to sustainable tourism, partnering with local artisans, guides, and businesses to offer an authentic experience that benefits communities as much as it delights travelers.
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Ahmet Can Gürel guides Istanbul in English: the historical peninsula, İstiklal, Kurtuluş and Kadıköy, on private days built around his...
Some travelers you never forget. Steven Buda is one of them.Steven first joined The Other Tour nearly ten years ago,...
Discover Sobessos, Cappadocia's only excavated Roman stone city. Explore mosaics, baths, and classical ruins carved into history.
Hazal Aydoğan is a licensed guide working mostly in Istanbul, with a national licence for the whole of Turkey. Archaeology,...
Göbeklitepe’s 2026 excavations reveal homes, new dates, painted reliefs and compelling evidence that the site was also a settlement.
Meet 5 great architects of Istanbul and explore the mosques, palaces, landmarks, and urban plans that shaped the city across...
Spanish-speaking tour guides across Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus and Marmara. Their specialisms, regions and how to request one by name.`
Discover how 9 Turkic dynasties ruled Persia for nearly 1,000 years, shaping its art, culture, and borders from 977 to...
Discover the top 5 restaurants in Antalya. From Kaleiçi to Konyaaltı, here are the absolute best unsponsored places to eat.
The Other Tour is an immersive way to experience Istanbul and the rest of Turkey, led by licensed local guides who take you beyond the tourist spots into the lived culture and quiet corners of Cappadocia, Antalya, Ephesus, Bodrum, and the Mediterranean. We also build personalized travel planning, private tours, and custom itineraries — crafted around what you’re actually curious about, in any region of the country.